Anyone go from a Corvette to a 370??

Maxima09 · 05-12-2010, 07:09 PM

I think they are both awesome cars.

ftwayne370z · 05-12-2010, 07:25 PM

Well I didn't go from a vette to a 370 but close. I had two camaros. One wa my daily driver and the other was a drag car. My drag car had a forged 408 with an aps tt on it full cage, suspension, rearend, tranny etc. That I sold to a guy from bmr. And my other camaro was a stock ls1 with an ms4 cam and heads.

I loved em both but was ready for a change. The 370 for me is a little down on power compared to my camaros but the fit and finish is far superior and the handling is much better! Another guy I work with had 11 vettes in his collection and just sold his last one and he is buying a 40th anniversary 370z we have at our dealership. He said the same thing as I about the power, fit and finish and handling.

BalanBro · 05-12-2010, 07:38 PM

My brother has an ls3 c6 with the z51 package. The vette is very stiff, and he commented that the ride in the 370z was much smoother. I think it really is "just right". Whether or not suspension compliance really matters is a personal thing, but the Z is typically a better daily driver than the c6.

Some additional points to note:
C6 has much better visibility. It's like being in a bubble. The 370 has bad blind spots. Probably one of the worst I've ever been in.

Obviously in terms of straight line speed, it's no contest, especially compared to the ls3. A c5 (non z06) is closer.

Both cars are relatively noisy, but the 370z is a bit quieter (until you drive over loose dirt/gravel, then it sounds like your wheel wells are being sandblasted).

If you are getting factory nav, the vette is LAME (with a capital for all 4 letters!). The nissan unit is infinitely better.

OnStar is LAME too.

The Z's seats are fantastic.

noonespecial · 05-13-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BalanBro

My brother has an ls3 c6 with the z51 package. The vette is very stiff, and he commented that the ride in the 370z was much smoother. I think it really is "just right". Whether or not suspension compliance really matters is a personal thing, but the Z is typically a better daily driver than the c6.

Some additional points to note:
C6 has much better visibility. It's like being in a bubble. The 370 has bad blind spots. Probably one of the worst I've ever been in.

Obviously in terms of straight line speed, it's no contest, especially compared to the ls3. A c5 (non z06) is closer.
Both cars are relatively noisy, but the 370z is a bit quieter (until you drive over loose dirt/gravel, then it sounds like your wheel wells are being sandblasted).

If you are getting factory nav, the vette is LAME (with a capital for all 4 letters!). The nissan unit is infinitely better.

OnStar is LAME too.

The Z's seats are fantastic.

My current Z06 has the LS7,so I'll be giving up 155HP,not sure about the torque,but I'm sure it's substantial. Anyone know the weight on the Nismo? I know the Z06 is a tad less than 3200lbs....maybe the 370 can make up some ground on that front?

m4a1mustang · 05-13-2010, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noonespecial

My current Z06 has the LS7,so I'll be giving up 155HP,not sure about the torque,but I'm sure it's substantial. Anyone know the weight on the Nismo? I know the Z06 is a tad less than 3200lbs....maybe the 370 can make up some ground on that front?

It should weigh about the same.

You're basically going from an 11 second car to a low 13 second car at best.

Lug · 05-13-2010, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noonespecial

My current Z06 has the LS7,so I'll be giving up 155HP,not sure about the torque,but I'm sure it's substantial. Anyone know the weight on the Nismo? I know the Z06 is a tad less than 3200lbs....maybe the 370 can make up some ground on that front?

3300 lbs.

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05-12-2010, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	I think they are both awesome cars.

05-12-2010, 07:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
ftwayne370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Posts: 20 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Well I didn't go from a vette to a 370 but close. I had two camaros. One wa my daily driver and the other was a drag car. My drag car had a forged 408 with an aps tt on it full cage, suspension, rearend, tranny etc. That I sold to a guy from bmr. And my other camaro was a stock ls1 with an ms4 cam and heads. I loved em both but was ready for a change. The 370 for me is a little down on power compared to my camaros but the fit and finish is far superior and the handling is much better! Another guy I work with had 11 vettes in his collection and just sold his last one and he is buying a 40th anniversary 370z we have at our dealership. He said the same thing as I about the power, fit and finish and handling.

05-12-2010, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1112	My brother has an ls3 c6 with the z51 package. The vette is very stiff, and he commented that the ride in the 370z was much smoother. I think it really is "just right". Whether or not suspension compliance really matters is a personal thing, but the Z is typically a better daily driver than the c6. Some additional points to note: C6 has much better visibility. It's like being in a bubble. The 370 has bad blind spots. Probably one of the worst I've ever been in. Obviously in terms of straight line speed, it's no contest, especially compared to the ls3. A c5 (non z06) is closer. Both cars are relatively noisy, but the 370z is a bit quieter (until you drive over loose dirt/gravel, then it sounds like your wheel wells are being sandblasted). If you are getting factory nav, the vette is LAME (with a capital for all 4 letters!). The nissan unit is infinitely better. OnStar is LAME too. The Z's seats are fantastic.